AGE: Circa 1870- 1880's
SIZE: 65" x 82"
LOCATION FOUND: Maine
DESCRIPTION: This is a very graphic quilt top whose maker was very skilled in design as the fabric placement creates an overall visually appealing effect. It certainly is a fabric lover’s quilt as it consists of a stunning variety of period fabrics including madders, double pinks, stripes, etc. The quilt is skillfully pieced using in a combination of hand stitching and machine.
CONDITION: This quilt top has never been used or washed. The fabrics are extremely vibrant and sturdy. There are no holes or tears. There are a few small storage stains however they are only noticeable upon close inspection. This piece could be used uncompleted and easily hung on a wall or, if finished, would be a beautiful quilt.

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AGE: Circa 1890-1990's
SIZE: 72" x 93"
LOCATION FOUND: Upstate NY
DESCRIPTION: This is a Mennonite quilt top whose maker was very skilled with the needle. It consists of 12 Star of Bethlehem squares that are 21 ½” squares separated by 1 ¾” sashing and border. It is made with solid brightly colored fabrics typical of the Mennonite and reflects fabric from this time period. The bright colors create an overall visually appealing design. The quilt is all precisely hand pieced at 9 SPI
CONDITION: This quilt top has never been used or washed. The fabrics are extremely vibrant and sturdy. There are no holes, tears, or stains. There is some very slight fabric fading on the white and blue fabric and slight discoloration of the green fabric in a few areas however this is not noticeable except upon close inspection. This piece could be used uncompleted and easily hung on a wall or, if finished, would be a beautiful quilt.

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AGE: c. 1850’s
SIZE: 65” x 80”
LOCATION FOUND: New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION: This is a fabric lover’s quilt top with an incredible variety of very early fabrics. There are 48 eight pointed star squares separated by 3” sashing. The fabrics include ombres, double pinks, matter browns, indigos with chrome yellow, brilliant blues, and fugitive purples. It is all hand pieced.
CONDITION: This quilt has amazingly vibrant color. It has never been washed. There are no tears or holes except the border on 2 sides show considerable fabric deterioration. This fabric could easily be cut away without affecting the design of the quilt. There is some staining in the sashing and a few age spots however the quilt top is so colorful that these do not detract from the overall beauty.

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AGE: Circa 1890
SIZE: 85” x 63”
LOCATION FOUND: Ohio
DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful, never washed and crisp quilt top. All the colors are vivid and vibrant.
CONDITION: The quilt top is pieced both hand and machine. All the seams are intact and the fabric is very sturdy. There are no tears, repairs, or wear. There are a few storage stains however they most likely would lift after washing. This would be a colorful quilt and a perfect craft project or to add to a collectors inventory.

$ 195.00

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